Think you know everything there is to know about how materials handling makes the supply chain work? Not so, according to the folks conducting the 90-plus free educational sessions located in the ProMat 2013 Knowledge Center. The sessions run in eight separate theaters from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

“The On-Floor Seminars are presented by industry experts in material handling and logistics solutions,” said Amy Cunningham, manager of ProMat’s educational seminars. “It’s a superb opportunity for attendees to be educated on the latest material handing technologies from exhibitors, industry groups and research institutions.”

Topics range from best practices reviews to maintenance to metrics. Detailed abstracts of each session, with key takeaways for attendees, are included in both the show program and in a special seminar directory booklet. Only a few of the sessions run twice. Each theater holds 100 participants, and it’s first-come/first-served with no standing room allowed, added Cunningham.

Additionally, several industry groups will be presenting the latest insights into their technologies. These sessions typically feature three panelists from different companies discussing new developments, applications and uses for the equipment represented by their group. “These industry group sessions always generate lot of interest and high attendance levels,” Cunningham said.
Industry group sessions are as follows:

If you miss a session, or can’t decide between two being held at the same time, you can still view and hear the content later. All of the PowerPoint presentations will be captured in PDF format and synchronized in a Flash file with audio recordings of each session. These files will be posted to http://www.promatshow.com after the conclusion of ProMat.

ProMat 2013 is scheduled to be held January 21-24, 2013 in Chicago’s McCormick Place South. The tradeshow will showcase the latest manufacturing, distribution and supply chain solutions in the material handling and logistics industry. Modern’s complete ProMat 2013 coverage.

December 7, 2012

About the Author

Sara Pearson Specter

Sara Pearson Specter has written articles and supplements for Modern Materials Handling and Material Handling Product News as an Editor at Large since 2001. Specter has worked in the fields of graphic design, advertising, marketing, and public relations for nearly 20 years, with a special emphasis on helping business-to-business industrial and manufacturing companies. She owns her own marketing communications firm, Sara Specter, Marketing Mercenary LLC. Clients include companies in a diverse range of fields, including materials handing equipment, systems and packaging, professional and financial services, regional economic development and higher education. Specter graduated from Centre College in Danville, Ky. with a bachelor’s degree in French and history. She lives in Oregon’s Willamette Valley where she and her husband are in the process of establishing a vineyard and winery.

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